2003 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 94

Controls in detail Locking and unlocking i If the vehicle has previously been locked from the outside, opening a door from the inside will trigger the anti-theft alarm system. To cancel the alarm, do one of the following: Press button Œ or ‹ on the SmartKey. Insert the SmartKey in the starter switch. Opening the trunk from the inside You can open the trunk from the inside if the vehicle is stationary. A minimum height clearance of 5.75 ft. (1.75 m) is required to open the trunk lid. The switch is located on the driver's door. ! The trunk lid swings open upwards automatically. Always make sure that there is sufficient overhead clearance. The trunk can also be opened using the SmartKey ( page 88) or from its inside in an emergency, see "Trunk lid emergency release" ( page 97). i If the vehicle was previously centrally locked, the trunk lid will lock automatically when closed ( page 96). The turn signals will flash three times to confirm locking. 1 Remote trunk lid release switch with indicator lamp Pull remote trunk lid release switch 1. The trunk opens. The indicator lamp in the switch lights up and remains lit as long as the trunk is open. If the vehicle was previously separately locked ( page 98), the trunk lid will remain locked. 94